About Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited
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Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Ma & Th Entertainment Network Private Limited. It operates in the advertising and media services segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 23 September 2002 and has been in existence for over 24 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U74300MH2002PTC137323. Its GSTIN is 27AADCM2643K1ZD (Maharashtra).
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It is led by directors including Amit Subhash Chandrra and Kosuke Kataoka.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 27 December 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 204 – 205 2nd Floor Vip Plaza Off. Link Road Andheri (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹36.76 Lakh, a decline of 68% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹30.43 Lakh (net margin -82.8%) and EBITDA of ₹10.96 Lakh (EBITDA margin 29.8%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 69% over three years and 51% over five years.
The company has about 41 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website marchingants.net.
Company details
Contact details
Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is marchingants.net. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address204 – 205 2nd Floor Vip Plaza Off. Link Road Andheri (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Advertising Agencies & Media Services
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Marching Ants Advertising is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers advertising and market research.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M6 | Advertising and market research |
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Financials of Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableMarching Ants Advertising Private Limited reported revenue of ₹36.76 Lakh (down 68% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 51% over five years, including a 68% fall in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA Margin | 29.8% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -82.8% | ||||
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Board of directors of Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited
Marching Ants Advertising has 5 current directors and 7 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Amit Subhash Chandrra Also directs: Triggerhappy Entertainment Private Limited, Ma & Th Entertainment Network Private Limited, Circus Studios LLP and 4 more | Director | 21 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Kosuke Kataoka Also directs: Triggerhappy Entertainment Private Limited, Ma & Th Entertainment Network Private Limited, Hakuhodo.Lync Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 21 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Dhritish Niranjan Ghoshal Also directs: Midas Universe LLP, Greenthumb Studios Private Limited, Triggerhappy Entertainment Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 23 Sep 2002 | 24 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rajeev Pravinsingh Chudasama Also directs: Midas Universe LLP, Greenthumb Studios Private Limited, Triggerhappy Entertainment Private Limited and 2 more | Director | 23 Sep 2002 | 24 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Daisuke Hara | Director | 21 Dec 2022 | 3 Years 10 Months | Current |
Auditor
Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2023 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
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Employees & EPFO
Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited has a workforce of 41 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 06, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Marching Ants Advertising has 1 GST registration: 1 active.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AADCM2643K1ZD | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Marching Ants Advertising Private Limited has 12 board changes on record since 2002: 5 appointments and 7 cessations. The latest: Hideaki Sato ceased to be Additional Director on 21 Jun 2024.
3 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Marching Ants Advertising is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in advertising agencies and media services, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 23 September 2002 (24+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74300MH2002PTC137323.
Marching Ants Advertising has 5 current directors:
- Amit Subhash Chandrra - Director
- Kosuke Kataoka - Director
- Dhritish Niranjan Ghoshal - Director
- Rajeev Pravinsingh Chudasama - Director
- Daisuke Hara - Director
The latest financial statements of Marching Ants Advertising on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 27 December 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Marching Ants Advertising is 27AADCM2643K1ZD, registered in Maharashtra.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Marching Ants Advertising is U74300MH2002PTC137323. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Marching Ants Advertising was incorporated on 23 September 2002, making it 24+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Hideaki Sato ceased to be Additional Director on 21 Jun 2024. Amit Subhash Chandrra ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Dec 2023. Daisuke Hara ceased to be Additional Director on 25 Dec 2023. Marching Ants Advertising has 12 board changes on record in total.
Marching Ants Advertising can be reached through the website marchingants.net. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Marching Ants Advertising is at 204 – 205 2nd Floor Vip Plaza Off. Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053.
Marching Ants Advertising operates in the media and publishing industry, in the advertising agencies and media services segment.
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